PR & Communications Manager, France

About the role

Join a fast-growing, listed company with a purpose! Fastned owns and operates a network of 400+ fast charging stations across Europe, allowing electric vehicle drivers to charge their car with 100% green energy. Our goal is a European network of 1000 fast charging stations in prime locations, where all electric vehicles can charge with renewable energy from the sun and wind. We have recently been voted best charging network in the UK, France and the Netherlands. If you want to make a difference and work in an informal, international scale-up environment with future prospects, then read on! Your Role As PR & Communications Manager for France, you will be in charge of building the narrative to support the continued growth of Fastned in France. You will manage the PR strategy rollout, our French social media platforms, plan and organise Fastned's presence to internal & external events, and foster relationships with electric driving communities. You will work closely with the Marketing Manager, local teams (Public Affair, Network Development...), the central PR team in Amsterdam, and external agencies to ensure consistent messaging and impactful campaigns. It's a role with a strong combination of quick thinking and execution, to grow an innovative brand in a highly competitive market. Key Responsibilities: PR Execution Lead the implementation of the French Comms & PR strategy, aligned with Fastned's mission and business goals. Identify PR opportunities and generate positive media coverage Monitor the press mailbox Build an event strategy (internal and external) relevant to Fastned various growth pillars Events Identify and organise internal events to grow Fastned's brand awareness locally Support local teams in participating in external events to promote Fastned's brand awareness on a national level and towards B2B audiences. Media Relations Build and maintain relationships with bloggers and influencers. Monitor media coverage Manage relationships with local PR agencies, ensuring alignment with Fastned's strategy. Content Creation & Storytelling Create and oversee content such as press releases, blog posts, newsletters, social media updates, and case studies. Lead the profiling of local leaders online and in the media Project Management & Reporting Manage PR campaigns from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with objectives Measure and report on PR activities and KPIs Stakeholder management: support Public Affairs, Network development and PR central teams Your profile You are energetically collaborating with colleagues across the company and acting as a creative sparring partner. Taking ownership is something that comes naturally to you. You love working in a very mission-driven, fast-paced environment, and you are the focus on results. Additionally, you tick the following boxes: 4 to 8 years' experience in PR & Communications, ideally in an international or fast-paced environment Fluent French and professional English; strong written and verbal communication skills Good understanding of the French media landscape and first experience with social media or influencers Ability to create engaging content: press releases, short stories, social media posts and newsletters Hands-on experience or strong interest in social media management and media coverage tracking Strong organisational skills; able to support PR campaigns and events from planning to execution Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and external PR agencies Analytical mindset with the ability to track KPIs and report on PR impact Strong interest in sustainability, energy transition and Fastned's mission Our perks We are on a mission to make a positive impact, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We focus on work-life balance, provide genuine work flexibility, and have family-friendly policies in place. Our benefits package includes: A €3,000 gross learning & development budget per year, per person. Growth matters to us! Shared access to our electric vehicle fleet , with charging costs fully covered. 100% reimbursement of your Navigo or Vélib' pass + access to the sustainable mobility allowance if you ride your own bike. A Ticket Restaurant card, €12.11 per day. 25 days of holiday + RTT + 2 Mission Days you can use to support Fastned's missions or a cause close to your heart. Fastned covers 60% of your Alan health insurance and 100% of your salary for the first 30 days of sick leave or incapacity to work. A Gymlib subscription giving you access to a wide network of gyms and studios. Stock options, because we believe in building value together. Mental wellbeing with nilo health : a confidential mental health platform with one-on-one coaching sessions with psychologists, group sessions, and a range of self-care tools. Going the extra mile for parents : Beyond offering paid parental leave that goes well above the legal minimum, we provide personalised coaching through Foundree to supp

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